Catering Charge Chef

Description

The Position:

In the Commissary: As a Charge Chef, at Fireside Catering, you will be responsible for leading a small team of cooks prepping ingredients for a wide variety of menus including high end weddings in a scratch kitchen. You must ensure that your team prep lists are completed accurately and efficiently. 

On Events: As a Charge Chef at a Fireside Catering local venue, you will typically lead 3 or more cooks in the preparation and plating of delicious meals for a wide variety of events according to the event timeline. Menus often include hors ‘d oeuvres, first course, entrée, cake cutting, dessert and late-night food for 50 to 200+ person events. 

The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, excellent leadership skills, and experience in a high-volume restaurant or catering environment. The job has flexible, full or part-time scheduling, This is an hourly position.   

The Perks: 

• Flexible schedule! Hours could start as early as 6am or as late as 3pm for commissary prep shifts
• Full time hours available when combining commissary prep team leadership with being a Charge Chef on events
• Additional compensation of $100 per shift with ability to drive a 14’ to 16’ box truck to events 
• Employee dining discount – 25% off food for you and a guest at Webber Restaurant Group Restaurants 
• Daily family meal 
• Employee referral bonus - get paid to work with your friends! 
• Training and opportunities for growth! 

The Responsibilities:

• Follow recipes and directions while leading your team to ensure that all unique menu items are prepared and presented consistently and to high quality standards 
• Work with other kitchen staff members and Front of the House staff efficiently and effectively 
• Ensure that all food is prepared and presented in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines 
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, including proper storage and labeling of all food items  

The Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. 
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed 
• Desire to mentor and develop new culinary staff 
• Take pride in your job – We use ingredients from our own farm, The Farm at Gibbet Hill and many local vendors. 
• Strong communication skills, ability to follow direction and ability to work in a fast paced team environment 

The Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package after 6 (six) months to employees that meet our eligibility requirements (health, dental, vision). 

• Vacation benefit after 3 (three) months* 
• 401k* with an annual match 
• Employee Assistance Program 

*Employee must meet eligibility requirements to enroll in benefits 

The Webber Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer 

Requirements

Must be able to lift 30 lbs. 

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed 

Desire to mentor and develop new culinary staff 

Take pride in your job – We use ingredients from our own farm, The Farm at Gibbet Hill and many local vendors. 

Strong communication skills, ability to follow direction and ability to work in a fast paced team environment